New ZealandPM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridgeLabour leader Chris Hipkins says the move by Chris Bishop ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’.18 Nov 03:45 AM
Politics'Pretty rude': Labour MP deletes post complaining Govt didn’t invite her to event, despite organiser inviteShe initially justified her post, but then removed it.18 Nov 12:33 AM
PoliticsFears of car prices jumping by thousands informed urgent law changeAn estimated $264 million in net charges could have been passed on, the Govt claims.17 Nov 02:57 AM
EmploymentUber drivers win battle for employee status in Supreme CourtThe judgment could affect other contractors in the gig economy.17 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Transport Minister shares speeding history in solidarity with ChambersPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers was caught speeding last week.16 Nov 01:00 AM
WorldA man took a bus for a ‘joy ride’ — but kept picking up passengersPolice said the man even checked passengers’ bus passes.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake testAuthorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and found 15 of them were faulty.15 Nov 07:35 AM
LifestyleKing Charles celebrates 77th birthday with castle-shaped cakeLater, the King took the driver’s seat to steer a tram at Taff’s Well.14 Nov 10:22 PM
WellingtonWellington council halts contract talks as Golden Mile plans come in over budget The transport corridor project's $139m budget has blown out by $15m–$25m.14 Nov 05:08 AM
AucklandGovt just paved road for congestion charges. When could Akl motorists have to pay up?Congestion will cost Auckland an estimated $2.6b a year by 2026 without change.14 Nov 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyShovels in: Christopher Luxon, Wayne Brown at BeachlandsUp to 5000 new homes, a town hub and schools are planned in the south-east coastal area.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand$600m Hawke’s Bay Expressway upgrade officially under wayNoise and disruption over the next four years are unavoidable, Chris Bishop says.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
WorldSlo-walk-ia: Bratislava sets footpath speed limitA new law to improve safety on footpaths in Slovakia has prompted mockery and criticism.11 Nov 11:23 PM
BusinessMainfreight eyes recovery after cost pressures dent first-half profitNet profit slid to $93.4m as higher property costs hit earnings.11 Nov 08:26 PM
PoliticsThe four drugs NZ drivers will soon be tested for 'Drug-impaired drivers are a menace on New Zealand roads'.11 Nov 12:06 AM
New ZealandHundreds of truck licences revoked after NZTA audit finds fraudAn NZTA audit in July uncovered false paperwork used in licence conversions.10 Nov 03:26 AM
WorldDozens hurt as two trains collide near Bratislava, officials confirmAround 800 passengers were on board when the trains collided north of Bratislava.09 Nov 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonStop whinging about living in Auckland – it's a great city Don't believe the bleating: this place isn't broke, dysfunctional or crime-ridden.07 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandAT considers charging people to park in Ponsonby at nightPaid parking could extend to 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.05 Nov 11:39 PM
WorldUS orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags onMove will affect 40 markets, aims to ease pressure on US air traffic controllers.05 Nov 10:34 PM
WorldUK Chancellor expected to hit EV drivers with pay-per-mile taxCommuters with electric vehicles face a new levy in Britain as fuel duty revenue falls.05 Nov 10:12 PM
WorldMan charged over UK train stabbingsThe knife rampage forced an emergency stop at Huntingdon to let people flee.03 Nov 04:59 PM
WellingtonWoman describes failed attempt to stop car crashing onto train tracks'I'm sitting on the track and people are looking at me from the platform in disbelief.'03 Nov 03:28 AM
WorldA start-up’s big idea to win over drivers: A $7000 bike with a screenAlso’s first two-wheeler makes its case by cribbing techy flourishes from electric cars.02 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionConnor Sharp: This Government's legacy for transport in AucklandOPINION: Auckland Transport says raised speed limits could cost 564 lives in 10 years.02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.02 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandElectric bus catches fire after crashing into Auckland overpassA bus has caught fire after getting stuck under an overpass at the Constellation Bus Terminal. Photos / Dean Purcell02 Nov 02:26 AM
WorldFlight delays, airport disruption fears grow as US Government shutdown drags onOn Friday there was an uptick in cancellations at the New York-area airports and Boston.01 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandMixed feelings: Beam scooters pull plug on Whangārei and wider NZ operationsThe Whangārei pilot began in 2021 with council approval for up to 300 scooters.31 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Mayor's message for Government, Auckland flood risk, an art house and playtime! Love this City: The mayor sheds his grumpiness but he's still determined to get his way.31 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldPassenger’s lost laptop forces United flight to turn aroundThe laptop fell into the cargo hold and its battery wasn’t near a fire suppression system.29 Oct 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInsurer probed over ‘dark fleet’ links posts 28% revenue surgeMaritime Mutual's profit rose to US$15.5m from US$577,671 in 2019.29 Oct 03:00 AM
